moderate

lieventää

kohtuullistaa

kohtuullinen

maltillinen

pitää aisoissa Not excessive; acting in moderation

moderate language

a moderate Calvinist

travelling at a moderate speed

A number of moderate members managed (..) to obtain a majority in a thin house.

a moderate winter

moderate showers

While the moderates usually propose political compromise, its often only achieved when the extremists allow them so

The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.

to moderate rage, action, desires, etc.

By its astringent quality, it moderates the relaxing quality of warm water.

To moderate stiff minds disposed to strive.

to moderate a synod